Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development setting out the emerging derelict and nuisance site programme and providing an overview of the early work undertaken.

The Director of City Development submitted a report presenting the emerging derelict and nuisance site programme, whilst also providing an overview of the early work which had been undertaken in this field.

A Member raised concerns in respect of the related consultation exercise which had been undertaken with Members and the extent to which the programme had been considered by Area Committees. In response, such concerns were acknowledged and it was noted that local Ward Members would be consulted directly on the programme.  Additionally, it was noted that if Ward Members wished to suggest further sites for inclusion within the programme, then such suggestions would be welcomed and considered in line with the programme’s processes.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the progress made on the project to deal with derelict and nuisance sites be noted.

(b)  That the first tranche of properties to be tackled be agreed, and that a further report be submitted to the Board in June 2013 covering the progress made during 2012/13.